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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 835.84 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 835.84 and 329.70 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 835.84 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/835.84 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 835.84 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 275,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,576.45/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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